A STEP-BY-STEP GUIDE ON HOW TO RENOVATE A STAIRCASE USING STAIR PARTS
So you’ve got an old staircase that needs a bit of work? The first thing you’ll need to decide is whether your staircase needs repairing or replacing.
Most staircases, despite having years of use, usually wear well and no major structural work is required. Therefore only the top face of the stairs – such as the balustrade and handrail – may need some additional attention.
If you do need to completely replace your staircase however, its worth keeping in mind the building regulations surrounding the structure of a staircase, as older staircases will often be narrower and won’t comply with regulations.
LEARN HOW TO RENOVATE A STAIRCASE IN A FEW SIMPLE STEPS
This step-by-step guide will provide all the information you need to know on how to renovate a staircase (using stair parts), bringing it back to its former glory.
STEP 1
When renovating a staircase the first thing to consider is the state of your stair treads. If your stair treads are in a particularly poor state of repair it is worthwhile contacting a professional joiner – as shaping and cutting treads can be particularly tricky.
To avoid future wear and tear on your treads it’s also worth considering installing stair cladding at this stage. Our Stairklad range offers solid oak cladding that’s been expertly engineered from the finest kiln dried timbers and can be simply glued onto your existing staircase.
STEP 2
Once you’re happy with the state of your stair treads you can then move onto the baluster.
Now, the important thing to remember here is that if you’re only replacing a section of the baluster you’ll want to ensure that it matches the rest exactly. If you’re unable to find something that matches it might be worth considering replacing the entire baluster.
For further details on how to fit stair spindles click here.
STEP 3
In this final step on how to renovate a staircase (using stair parts) you’ll need to consider the handrail. You might consider replacing the handrail completely, however it might just be the case that you only need to re-polish and restore your handrail to its original colour – this can be done using the traditional hand finish or wax, or if you’d prefer with a durable laquer.
If you wish to replace the handrail completely simply unscrew the brackets and follow our instructions here on how to fit a handrail.
If your staircase has a wreath handrail it’s always best to call in a professional rather than trying to tackle it yourself. This is because wreath handrails have a very ornate and complex construction, so any repairs should be carried out by an experienced joiner.
So there you have it, now you know how to renovate a staircase using stair parts!
FINDING STAIR PARTS
We hope you found our guide on ‘how to renovate a staircase using stair parts’ useful. You’ll find a wide range of traditional stair parts available in our brochure, including spindles, newel posts and handrails, click here for more info.
If you require technical support for installing stair parts please don’t hesitate to get in touch, or alternatively for further information on retaining the character of your period property visit the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings.
